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Constrict vs Inhibit - What's the difference?

constrict | inhibit |

Inhibit is a antonym of constrict.



As verbs the difference between constrict and inhibit

is that constrict is to narrow, especially by applying pressure while inhibit is to hinder; to restrain.

constrict

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To narrow, especially by applying pressure.

    • Derived terms

    * constriction

    Related terms

    * restrict * strict

    See also

    * constrain

    inhibit

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to hinder; to restrain

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * disinhibit * disinhibition * inhibition

    Related terms

    * inhibitor * inhibitory